Wire in the Blood (TV Series 2002– ) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A psychologist gets inside of the minds of both killers and victims to aid the police in solving gruesome serial killings in Northern England. Stars: When the woman area mental health commissioner is murdered - with Bryant the culprit - Tony is given police protection and sergeant Kevin Jeffries moves in with him. At the same time he is trying to ... 8.4 Another victim disappears and a severed finger is sent to constable Chris Collins in an envelope, suggesting that the killer is into playing cat and mouse games with him. Chris, a new young constable... 8.4 When an 11-year old girl is seen being dragged into a car kicking and screaming, the police issue an Amber alert. As the minutes and hours pass by, they know their chances of rescuing the girl ...

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Stars: Shaun Evans, Roger Allam, James Bradshaw Edit Storyline Dark and twisting mystery series based on the characters created by Scottish crime writer Val McDermid. Set in the fictional English city of Bradfield, clinical psychologist Dr. Tony Hill is recruited as a criminal profiler for the police department. Aiding DCI Carol Jordan (and DI Alex Fielding in later episodes), the doctor's eccentric methods and deep understanding of the criminal mind help track down vicious serial killers and solve the most gruesome of crimes. Written by L. Hamre Enter the mind of a serial killer. See more » Genres: 14 November 2002 (UK) See more » Also Known As: La fureur dans le sang See more » Company Credits Did You Know? Trivia The plastic "blue bag" that Tony Hill is often seen with was gleaned from Robson Green's research for Wire in the Blood, which involved spending time with revered criminal psychologist Julian Boon, who Green describes in part as an "extraordinary, intelligent, nice guy who carried his life in a blue bag and travelled on a double-decker bus.

No-one looked at him twice." See more » Connections – See all my reviews I first discovered "Wire in the Blood" by happy accident, I was watching Agatha Christie's Miss Marple on Amazon prime and "Wire in the Blood" popped up in my recommended list. I became hooked from the first episode "Mermaids Singing" which is done in 2 parts, with each episode my enthusiasm for the show also grew. Wire in the blood is now one of my favorite crime/Mystery/Drama shows for T.V. I'm a big fan of good,clever mystery. There are many crime/mystery books and shows out there but few are done this well with excellent character development, believable plots and story lines that are on one hand complex, terrifying, fully engrossing and on the other hand funny, thoughtful and informative. The show and books are dark and twisted. If your a fan of the genre and have not yet discovered Dr.Tony Hill I recommend that you do. Wire in the blood was created and produced by Coastal Productions for the ITV network, it ran from 2002 to 2008 comprising of six seasons.

Wire in the Blood was ITV's top rated show, was syndicated to 30 countries and won multiple awards. So when ITV did not pick up Wire in the blood for another season there was widespread disbelief and major disappointment for the millions of devoted fans. Coastal Productions was created by Robson Green and Sandra Jobling in 1997. Their main objective was to create and produce quality shows in east Britain, creating jobs and giving voice to that area of the country. It blows every CSI, cop procedural made in the US totally out of the water. Wire in the Blood is based on the books of noted and award winning Scottish crime writer Val McDermid. Dr.Tony Hill played by Robson Green is our main character, he is a clinical psychologist who works as a profiler for the Bradfield police; he specialises in repeat violent offenders, and has come into contact with a number of serial killers throughout his career. D.C.I. Carol Jordan played by Hermione Norris is a hard working officer and head of the Major Incident Team (MIT) of Bradfield Metropolitan Police's CID.

Season 4 introduces us to a new lead character - DI Alex Fielding she is a senior detective at Bradfield CID and is a dedicated professional, always willing to put in the hours to get the case solved. Her warmth and down-to-earth style have gained her the respect of her police colleagues and Dr Tony Hill. There are many very well developed characters in this series i recommend you visit Wikipedia to get the full description of the show and it's wonderful characters I also recommend that once you finish watching the series you read Val Mcdermid's books on Tony Hill & Carol Jordan. After the last episode of season 6 I felt left just hanging there - I wanted more more more and to know what happened next?!! As tribute to the shows success and devoted fans there is even a fan site where fans of both the TV show and books have written some pretty good Fan Fiction from chapters to full short stories. 8 of 9 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes Wire in the Blood - 必应 Sign in Wire in the Blood Wire in the Blood is a British crime drama television series, created and produced by Coastal Productions for the ITV network that ran from 2002 to 2008.

The series is based on characters created by Val McDermid, including a university clinical psychologist, Dr Anthony "Tony" Valentine Hill (Robson Green), who is able to tap into his own dark side to get inside the heads of serial killers. Working with detectives, Hill takes on tough and seemingly impenetrable cases in an attempt to track down the killers before they strike again. 关于Wire in the Blood，网友们最关心的问题 1 求 英剧 心理追凶 wire in the blood 第六季 下载PS有字幕求字幕中英文皆可~感激不敬邮箱：epikcora@qq.com 答 Wire in the Blood Theme The series is set in the fictional town of Bradfield, which is assumed to lie within West Yorkshire. It follows the Major Incident Team (MIT) of Bradfield Metropolitan Police's CID and the assistance provided to the detectives by clinical psychologist and serial offender profiler Dr. Tony Hill. All of the main episodes revolve around a serial killer whom Hill helps to track down by means of a profile, based on the killer's actions. From Series 1 to 3, the MIT is headed by Detective Inspector (Chief Inspector from Series 2) Carol Jordan.

The two develop a close relationship, which is further explored in McDermid's novels, in which Jordan is always head of the MIT. In the first episode of Series 4, Jordan is replaced - without real explanation - by Detective Inspector Alex Fielding, who (despite being initially hesitant to accept Tony's support) eventually develops an equally close relationship. A constant theme is Carol’s, and later Alex's, struggle with their senior officers, who are often less trusting of Tony's eccentric methods and far-fetched theories than Carol and Alex. There is also a romantic storyline showing a growing development in Tony’s relationships with both Carol and later Alex. Whilst starting as friendships, both detectives begin to develop romantic feelings for Tony, although these feelings never develop into a relationship. Wire in the Blood Characters Dr. Anthony "Tony" Hill (Robson Green) (Series 1 - 6) A clinical psychologist whose expertise with damaged minds has proved invaluable to the police. Intelligent and endearing, if somewhat eccentric, he is driven by a tangible sense of right and wrong and his understanding of human behaviour enables him to empathise strongly with both victim and killer. Tony formed a close bond with DCI Carol Jordan, between them putting many serial killers behind bars.

As such, he was devastated to learn in Series 4 that she had left Bradfield to work in South Africa. Despite his often bizarre behaviour, Tony’s ability to get results when evidence is scarce has won him the support of Jordan's successor DI Alex Fielding, who eventually trusts him as part of her team. But Tony’s involvement with the police often affects him deeply as he finds it difficult to distance himself from disturbing cases. The plastic "blue bag" that Tony Hill is often seen with was gleaned from Robson Green's research for Wire in the Blood, which involved spending time with revered criminal psychologist Julian Boon. Green described Boon in part as an "extraordinary, intelligent, nice guy who carried his life in a blue bag and travelled on a double-decker bus. No-one looked at him twice.\ D.C.I. Carol Jordan (Hermione Norris) (Series 1 - 3) A hardworking officer and head of the Major Incident Team (MIT) of Bradfield Metropolitan Police's CID, who formed a close relationship with Tony Hill, successfully working with him to secure the arrest of several killers. In series two, Carol is promoted from Detective Inspector to Detective Chief Inspector.

Although the two soon grow close, they never achieve the romantic relationship that Carol desires with Tony and in the end, Carol left Bradfield to take a position in South Africa. Speaking of Hermione Norris’ portrayal of Carol Jordan, Val McDermid said that she "brings real intelligence and insight to her role, demonstrating that there's a lot more to her skills than we got to see in Cold Feet." D.I. Alex Fielding (Simone Lahbib) (Series 4 - 6) A senior detective at Bradfield CID and a dedicated professional, always willing to put in the hours to get the case solved. Her warmth and down-to-earth style have gained her the respect of her police colleagues and Dr Tony Hill. She has learned to trust that Tony’s intuition can sometimes mean the key to cracking a case when physical evidence is hard to come by. But the pressure of working on murder investigations sometimes causes a strain at home where she is a single mum to young Ben. When the stresses of life take their toll, she finds it difficult to ask for help. D.S.

Kevin Geoffries (Mark Letheren) (Series 1 - 6) Kevin has proved himself a worthy member of the team, despite a few indiscretions and lapses in judgement. After a rocky start he comes to respect Tony, believing he can offer an extra dimension to the investigations. Kevin works closely with DC Paula McIntyre and their professional bond has made them good friends. D.C. Paula McIntyre (Emma Handy) (Series 2 - 6) A lively and feisty young detective, Paula doesn’t get fazed easily. She is keen to take on more responsibility and pleased to have strong role-models in Carol and later, Alex. Paula also has a deep respect for Dr Tony Hill after he saved her life during an investigation. She’ll do what it takes to catch a killer. A.C.C. John Brandon (Tom Chadbon) (Series 1 - 2) An excellent and experienced senior officer, but one who is shown to be more concerned with ends rather than means. Brandon is shown to expect quick results from the MIT and from Carol in particular, though he tries to back her as much as he can.

In the Series 2 finale Sharp Compassion, Brandon suffers a heart attack and nearly becomes a victim of the episode's killer. Although his character continues to appear in the novels, Brandon was replaced in the show at the start of Series 3 by ACC Paul Eden. A.C.C. Paul Eden (Peter Sullivan) (Series 3 - 4) Alex's boss in the MIT, Assistant Chief Constable Eden is college-educated, fast-tracked and confident. Focused, tailored and practical, he demands tangible results and is wary of Tony's more cerebral methods. He secretly hopes Alex will not become as close to Tony as Carol did. D.S. Don Merrick (Alan Stocks) (Series 1 - 2) A persistent and perseverant officer with the Major Incident Team (MIT) of Bradfield Metropolitan Police's CID. While generally a conscientious officer, his temper occasionally gets the better of him, leading to impulsive behavior. In the Series 2 finale Sharp Compassion, Merrick assaults D.S. Kevin Geoffries after he compromises one of Merrick's closest informants. It is assumed that this leads to his demotion or relocation; he does not appear in any later episodes.

Recurring characters include (*** Spoilers ***): D.S. Annie Reiss (an African-American detective and part of Jordan's team; Reiss only appears in Series 1, after which she is replaced by Paula McIntyre) Dr. Ashley Vernon (the police medical examiner; replaced by Dr. Liam Kerwin in Series 6) Ben Fielding (Alex's son) Tim Eccles (the police's resident IT expert) Maggie Thomas (an institutionalized serial killer with whom Tony has an unhealthily close relationship during Series 1 and 2) Dr.

Kate Lloyd (a senior lecturer at Bradfield University and Tony's immediate superior, who comes to rely on him in a more personal capacity in Series 2) Angelica Bain (a transvestite serial killer from the pilot, whom Tony maintains an interest in throughout Series 1) The cannibalistic serial killer known as 'Michael', the main antagonist throughout Series 6 Geoffrey Markham, a solicitor who appears throughout Series 2, often as legal counsel to criminals Wire in the Blood International airings The series has appeared in the United States on the cable channel BBC America, in Australia on the public channel ABC, in Belgium on the public channel Canvas, in Estonia on the public channel ETV, in Finland on TV 1, in New Zealand on TV 1, in Sweden on TV4, in France on Canal+ and NT1, in Germany on ZDF, in Latin America on HBO, in Poland on TVP1, in Denmark on DR2, in South-East Asia on the cable channel the Hallmark Channel, in Switzerland by RSI LA1 (Italian Switzerland Television) and in Croatia on HRT. As of May 2014, the show is screening on British televisions on the channel ITV3.

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7 2008 Format: DVD Koch Vision presents "WIRE IN THE BLOOD: COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON" (Released: July & August 2007) (345 mins/Color) (Dolby Digital) --- Wire In The Blood is an ITV television series, based on characters created by Val McDermid, which teams a university clinical psychologist, Dr. Anthony "Tony" Valentine Hill (Robson Green), with a tough female Detective Inspector, originally Carol Jordan (Hermione Norris) but replaced by Detective Inspector Alex Fielding (Simone Lahbib) from series four onwards. Only the first two episodes of the first series, "Mermaids Singing" and "Shadows Rising", are based on McDermid's books, the rest having been written by others.

However, the second episode of series four, "Torment", is an adaptation of McDermid's novel "The Torment of Others" --- The series has appeared in America on the cable channel BBC America, in Australia on the public channel ABC, in France on NT1, in Germany on ZDF, in Brazil on HBO and in South-East Asia on the cable channel the Hallmark Channel -- (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) Under the production staff of: Peter Hoar - Director DISC ONE: "THE COLOUR OF AMBER" (11 July 2007) Dr Tony Hill (Robson Green) and DI Alex Fielding (Simone Lahbib) are in a race against time when a young girl is seen being snatched by a man in a car. DISC TWO: "NOCEBO" (18 July 2007) A teenage girl and a young boy are found dead and they appear to have been victims of a ritual killing. Read more › 5 people found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback... Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again. By L. Morin on Oct.

1 2012 Format: DVD Verified Purchase I read the books before watching the TV show, and am impressed by how the TV captures the feel and darkness of the books while moving the storyline beyond the books. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback... Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again. By Sandra on Dec 3 2015 Format: DVD Verified Purchase Good stories - different from books I've read - but O.K. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback... Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again. By Stanley M. on Oct. 7 2016 Verified Purchase Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback... Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again. 2.0 out of 5 stars I stop here. (Second episode is awful ) Aug. 1 2014 By Meryl M. - Published on Amazon.com Format: DVD Verified Purchase I am on season 5. Even though this series is incredibly flawed. I stop here. The writers love to add blood and gore and sick sick murderers.

What it lacks: -- Any glue from episode to episode, keeping me interested for the long developing story. Each episode is mostly by itself. -- Good lines and characters of the staff. Watching this makes me long for the lightweight, comefic Murder in Paradise, in which a white British detective is sent to work on a crime on a Carribbean island and can't get home although he hates sand and all that bright bright sunlight. He longs for his foggy, cold and rainy pub. But his staff of two policemen and a woman assistant detective, all black, are all extremely competent. Each episode is also wrapped up in each episode but the actors are so good we don't care. A second series is coming up. The only character who has any good lines in WITB is Tony Hill. The Alex character, replacing 'Carol', is mostly sour and uninteresting. Like Carol, she is mostly a foil for Tony's intuitive brilliance. In the fifth series she is still letting Tony make all the hypotheses about the criminal. As top DC she should be adding ideas by now, and not asking so many naive questions. She is very passive, except when giving authoritarian orders --Carol was the same.

For a detective series in which women actually have a brain and are interesting see the one with two last names (I may get back with the names); the two woman detectives are personalities by themselves and their boss, another woman, is tops, as an actor and a DCI. In this fifth series of WITB the second episode of four is entirely out of character; it is about voodoo, hyperreligion and is so loud and extreme I stopped watching early and threw it away. The writing is uneven, from episode to episode, but got better, somewhat, after the third or fourth. But, again, I stop here. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Robson Green FAN-atic Nov. 20 2009 By Literally Literate - Published on Amazon.com Format: DVD Verified Purchase Robson embellishes any movie he is in, regardless of the quality of the rest of it. I love having him to myself in TOUCHING EVIL, and WIRE IN THE BLOOD series. As another reviewer stated, he has perfected the role, ([bleeding heart psychiatrist]), who seems less afraid, but rather enchanted, with the illnesses of his patients.

He empathizes with how they got the way they are instead of despising them for how they evolved from their molding circumstances. Without condescention, he faces the bad (the killer), and the good (the police and innocent victims), without judging either. That could make him appear apathetic, or stoic, but doesn't because of the way he has a grip on the role he plays (compassionate!). I have all of the captioned above and hope the rumors aren't true that this is the last of WIRE....But if it is, I'll be looking forward to whatever he does next! 5.0 out of 5 stars It get's better March 18 2010 By Magdalena - Published on Amazon.com Format: DVD Verified Purchase All four episodes on this series are very different yet connected by the invisible thread of the two main character's vulnerable relationship. Their relationship crosses from the strictly professional to the personal-not as a couple-but as two human beings with personal issues who can't help but to yield to our need to connect to those closer to us.

The episodes are gripping, any case involving children are nerve wrecking and potentially heart breaking, the third episode has an unexpected end and the last one is frightening for it's possibilities, so all the episodes are very intense. Tony's knowledge of human nature is fascinating-rarely found such remarkable writing. Beautifully shot. Love the Smart Board and Kevin and Paula's very casual attire. 5.0 out of 5 stars MORE GOOD STORIES Feb. 5 2015 By They - Published on Amazon.com Format: DVD Verified Purchase Robson Green (Touching Evil; Soldier, Soldier) and Simone Lahbib (Bad Girls) return in four more grizzly stories from 2007. A fifth episode from that year, Prayer to the Bone, is on a separate disc. Again the tales and acting keep one interested for about 90 minutes each. Well worth having. 5.0 out of 5 stars Typically excellent British murder mystery Feb. 9 2016 By Margaret - Published on Amazon.com Format: DVD Verified Purchase Typically excellent British murder mystery. if you start this series you will want to watch all of it. Robson Green is marvellous.

wire in the blood : definition of wire in the blood and synonyms of wire in the blood (English) 9 External links Theme The series is set in the fictional town of Bradfield, which is assumed to lie within West Yorkshire. It follows the Major Incident Team (MIT) of Bradfield Metropolitan Police's CID and the assistance provided to the detectives by clinical psychologist and serial offender profiler Dr. Tony Hill. All of the main episodes revolve around a serial killer whom Hill helps to track down by means of a profile, based on the killer's actions. It is unusual in that rather than finding a serial killer, Hill ends up examining the guilt of the suspect already on trial. From Series 1 to 3, the MIT is headed by Detective Inspector (Chief Inspector from Series 2) Carol Jordan. The two develop a close relationship, which is further explored in McDermid's novels, in which Jordan is always head of the MIT. In the first episode of Series 4, Jordan is replaced - without real explanation - by Detective Inspector Alex Fielding, who (despite being initially hesitant to accept Tony's support) eventually develops an equally close relationship.

A constant theme is Carol’s, and later Alex's, struggle with their senior officers, who are often less trusting of Tony's eccentric methods and far-fetched theories than Carol and Alex. There is also a romantic storyline showing a growing development in Tony’s relationships with both Carol and later Alex. Whilst starting as friendships, both detectives begin to develop romantic feelings for Tony, although these feelings never develop into a relationship. Characters Dr. Anthony "Tony" Hill ( Robson Green ) (Series 1 - 6) Dr Tony Hill is a clinical psychologist whose expertise has proved invaluable to the police. Intelligent and endearing, if somewhat eccentric, he is driven by a tangible sense of right and wrong and his understanding of human behaviour enables him to empathise strongly with both victim and killer. Tony formed a close bond with DCI Carol Jordan, between them putting many serial killers behind bars. So he was devastated to find out she had left Bradfield to work in South Africa. Despite his often bizarre behaviour, Tony’s ability to get results when evidence is scarce has won him the support of DI Alex Fielding, who eventually trusts him as part of her team.

But Tony’s involvement with the police often affects him deeply as he finds it difficult to distance himself from disturbing cases. The plastic "blue bag" that Tony Hill is often seen with was gleaned from Robson Green's research for Wire in the Blood, which involved spending time with revered criminal psychologist Julian Boon, who Green describes in part as an "extraordinary, intelligent, nice guy who carried his life in a blue bag and travelled on a double-decker bus. No-one looked at him twice." D.C.I. Carol Jordan ( Hermione Norris ) (Series 1 - 3) A hardworking officer and head of the Major Incident Team (MIT) of Bradfield Metropolitan Police's CID, who formed a close relationship with Tony Hill, successfully working with him to secure the arrest of several killers. In series two, Carol is promoted from Detective Inspector to Detective Chief Inspector. Although the two soon grow closer they never achieve the romantic relationship that Carol desires with Tony and in the end Carol left Bradfield to take another position in South Africa.

Speaking of Hermione Norris’ portrayal of Carol Jordan, Val McDermid said that she “brings real intelligence and insight to her role, demonstrating that there's a lot more to her skills than we got to see in Cold Feet.” [1] D.I. Alex Fielding ( Simone Lahbib ) (Series 4 - 6) DI Alex Fielding is a senior detective at Bradfield CID and is a dedicated professional, always willing to put in the hours to get the case solved. Her warmth and down-to-earth style have gained her the respect of her police colleagues and Dr Tony Hill. She has learned to trust that Tony’s intuition can sometimes mean the key to cracking a case when physical evidence is hard to come by. But the pressure of working on murder investigations sometimes causes a strain at home where she is a single mum to young Ben. When the stresses of life take their toll, she finds it difficult to ask for help. D.S. Kevin Geoffries ( Mark Letheren ) (Series 1 - 6) DS Kevin Geoffries has proved himself a worthy member of the team, despite a few mistakes in the past. He respects Tony and believes he can offer an extra dimension to the investigations.

Kevin works closely with DC Paula McIntyre and their professional bond has made them good friends. D.C. Paula McIntyre (Emma Handy) (Series 2 - 6) A lively and feisty young detective, Paula doesn’t get fazed easily. She is keen to take on more responsibility and pleased to have strong role-models in Carol and later, Alex. Paula also has a deep respect for Dr Tony Hill after he saved her life during an investigation. She’ll do what it takes to catch a killer. A.C.C. John Brandon ( Tom Chadbon ) (Series 1 - 2) An excellent and experienced senior officer, but one who is shown to be more concerned with ends rather than means. Brandon is shown to expect quick results from the MIT and from Carol in particular. In the episode, Sharp Compassion, Brandon suffers from a heart attack. Although his character continues to appear in the novels, Brandon was replaced in the show in Redemption, by ACC Paul Eden. A.C.C. Paul Eden ( Pete Sullivan ) (Series 3 - 4) Alex's boss Assistant Chief Constable Eden is college-educated, fast-tracked and confident. Focused, tailored and practical, he demands results and is suspicious of Tony.

He secretly hopes Alex will not become as close to Tony as Carol did. D.S. Don Merrick (Alan Stocks) (Series 1 - 2) A persistent and perseverant officer with the Major Incident Team (MIT) of Bradfield Metropolitan Police's CID. In the final episode of Series 2, Sharp Compassion, Merrick assaults D.S. Kevin Geoffries after he compromises one of Merrick's closest informants. It is assumed that this leads to his demotion or relocation; as he does not appear in any later episodes. Other recurring characters include: D.S. Annie Reiss (Reiss only appears in Series 1, after which she is replaced by McIntyre) Dr. Ashley Vernon (the police medical examiner, replaced by Dr.

Liam Kerwin in Series 6) Ben Fielding (Alex's son), Tim Eccles (the police's resident IT expert) Maggie Thomas (an institutionalized serial killer whom Tony obsesses with) Dr Kate Lloyd (a senior lecturer at Bradfield University and Tony's immediate superior) Angelica Bain (the serial killer from the pilot episode, whom Tony obsesses with for the duration of Series 1) The serial killer known as 'Michael', the main antagonist throughout Series 6 The murderous solicitor, Geoffrey Markham, who appears in several episodes of Series 2. List of episodes Only the first two episodes of the first series, "The Mermaids Singing" and "Shadows Rising", the second episode of series four, "Torment", and the second episode of series six, "Falls the Shadow", are based on McDermid's books; the rest are original plots written by others.

Series One (2002) Filming took place from 22 October 2001 to 14 February 2002 in various locations around Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham and Northumberland, including Bollyhope Quarry (Durham), Chopwell Woods (Gateshead) and the fabulous Eshott Hall (Northumberland) which was used for the Vance residence. # 12 & 19 December 2002 6.1m & 6.6m The abduction of an 11-year-old girl and the strangulation of a young woman bring back memories of the murder of young Trudy Hibbert three years earlier. Known paedophile Paul Gregory was acquitted but police and locals fear he is killing again. Dr Tony Hill is convinced the attacks bear the hallmarks of a different killer – until a bizarre link suggests more deaths will follow. Series Two (2003–2004) The series was filmed in locations in and around Newcastle including the main location of the old Bank of England building in Pilgrim Street, Newcastle. Also used: Finchale Priory, Durham Cathedral, Calder's Brewery near the Newcastle Arena plus various temporary (daily) locations.

Every episode of series two was the leader in its time slot. # 14 March 2005 6.5m Tony faces his own mortality when he is diagnosed with a brain tumour after being hit on the head by a criminal. While assisting Carol on an investigation into an anonymous sniper who is picking off victims in the city street, his behaviour becomes more erratic and his wild theories make Carol wonder if his health is making him unreliable. In a city gripped by fear, can random forces and chance save Tony – and help them catch this unpredictable killer. Series Four (2006) Hermione Norris does not return as Carol Jordan in series 4 (the character having emigrated to South Africa), but remains a character in the books. Simone Lahbib joins the cast as D.I. Alex Fielding. # 24 & 31 October 2008 4.8m & 4.5m Tony has to work with ambitious Oxbridge graduate DI Andy Hall when a killer starts targeting homeless men. Meanwhile someone is stalking Tony. Could it be the cannibalistic serial killer, Michael?

International airings The series has appeared in the US on the cable channel BBC America , in Australia on the public channel ABC , in Belgium on the public channel Canvas , in Estonia on the public channel ETV , in Finland on TV 1 , in New Zealand on TV 1 , in Sweden on TV4 , in France on NT1 , in Germany on ZDF , in Latin America on HBO , in Poland on TVP1 , in Denmark on DR2 , in South-East Asia on the cable channel the Hallmark Channel , in Switzerland by RSI LA1 (Italian Switzerland Television) and in Croatia on HRT . It is also currently screening on British televisions on the channel ITV3. DVD releases Region 2 is distributed by Revelation Films, Region 1 by Koch Vision and Region 4 by Magna.

DVD name "Wire in the Blood" Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 8:34 AM, PST NEWS trailers and videos full cast and crew trivia official sites memorable quotes Overview 57 out of 62 people found the following review useful: Suspenseful British Drama at its Best from Seattle, Washington 15 January 2003 I was lucky enough to have a copy taped from BBC America (cheers, Mom!) -- if you're a Robson Green fan, it's a fantastic showcase for his acting. Not as cavalier as his "Touching Evil" series; his "Wire in the Blood" character of Tony Hill is much more reserved, quirky, and, being a criminal profiler, is more internalized with his processing of information. Even if you're not a Robson Green fan, this will surely garner him new followers. There were three full-length movies: "The Mermaid's Singing", "Shadows Rising", and "Justice Painted Blind".

The first two, "Singing" and "Shadows" are adaptations of author Val McDermid's books; "Justice" is an original script based off of McDermid's work, but closely follows her style and she was directly involved with its creation, so I think it's a respectful homage to her work as a whole, so I don't think her fans will be disappointed. All three deal with strange and grisly serial killings, the profiling of possible suspects, and the drama involved with tracking down the unique killers. Set against the backdrop of the bleak, lonely hills of the north of England, the movies are all gritty and disturbing (but not overly-so), and they really show the darker side of human nature and the lengths at which a profiler like Tony Hill is willing to venture to capture the killer. The supporting cast is brilliant; Hermione Norris as D.I. Carol Jordan is just wonderful to watch. Intelligent, sincere, and admirably professional, it's as much her story as it is Tony Hill's. The chemistry they have is marvellous to watch and not at all contrived.

Personally, I think "Mermaids" was the best; it was the first, it clearly had the most detailed characterizations and plot complexity, and was definitely the most vicious -- some scenes definitely not for the faint of heart. But still compelling and highly recommended. The other two are still great, well-plotted and suspenseful, but slightly less edgy as the first. I recommend seeing the series in its proper order, to catch little references to past storylines. Was the above review useful to you? 48 out of 51 people found the following review useful: Pure, dark, fun. from Florida, USA 8 November 2004 I found Wire in the Blood purely by accident and I am now a die-hard fan. It's quite dark, with just enough wit to keep you from falling over the edge into the great abyss. The intelligent and complex story line demands focus to follow clearly, and make you think. Sometimes the jumps in logic can seem a bit far fetched, but that is what makes it interesting and fun, without having to be a series of mindless chase scenes and explosions. Robson Green is incredibly impressive (and maybe a little bit scary) as eccentric psychological profiler Dr.

Tony Hill, and Hermione Morris does a great job as tough DI Carol Jordan, a woman in what is still very much a man's world. All the characters have distinct and believable personalities. All in all, this series is great fun. Was the above review useful to you? 52 out of 63 people found the following review useful: Taut, suspenseful drama. from Deep in the Heart of Texas 30 December 2002 This is a taut British crime drama very much in the "Cracker" mould. In this case, our lead character is Dr. Tony Hill. It features a crime-weary psychotherapist who is part profiler, part detective, part forensics expert. (Think "Cracker" meets "Inspector Morse" meets "CSI").There is a bookish, academic quality to Doctor Hill, without him being tweedy and standoffish (he's more human, and less lofty than Morse). Dr. Hill is well played by actor Robson Green, who played another complex Detective in the British miniseries "Touching Evil." In "Wire in the Blood" the stories and the crimes often unfold slowly, with just enough bits of clues and hints to make the slow development seem satisfying.

WARNING: The crime scenes can get a bit grisly, but are never gratuitous. If you like the aforementioned "Morse" series, and enjoy the psychological gymnastics by Robbie Coltrane's "Cracker" then you will not want to miss "Wire in the Blood." Was the above review useful to you? 31 out of 36 people found the following review useful: Is there more to come? from California, USA 25 June 2004 I watched all 3 in order and enjoyed this series. I am anxious to find out if there is a follow up to Painted? I have an unanswered question about the ending and it appears as though there is (or should be) a sequel to this? If you have not watched any of these, please go for it and watch them in order. The character development is quite entertaining. The chemistry between Hill and D.I. Jordan is done in a tasteful way. The creative and honest mind of the writers is put on the screen with a quality job of directing. I am a detective investigator and I am very critical with "who done it" crime solving type movies. These I would use to show my students when teaching a crime profiling class.

Was the above review useful to you? 27 out of 34 people found the following review useful: An incredible show from United States 30 November 2006 I started watching this show in series 1. It was edgy and gritty, with strong performances from everyone. It still is. "Wire in the Blood" is the story of Dr.Tony Hill (Robson Green), a slightly eccentric clinical psychologist who works part time with the police force of Bradford, England. He has a reputation of taking small seemingly unconnected facts puzzling them together and providing a profile for the police to follow. The show is bases on the books written by crime novelist Val McDiarmid. In series 1-3, Hermione Norris played Detective Inspecter/Chief Inspecter Carol Jordan of Bradford CID, who managed to rein Tony's scattered abilities and make sense of them. In series 4, Ms Norris has left the show and Simone Lahbib as Inspecter Alex Fielding has the dubious job of reining in Hill. Green is, of course, the lead of the show and he is brilliant. He mixes in just enough idiosyncrasies to make Hill human, endearing and sometimes down right aggravating.

Norris brought an adult, feminine, vulnerability to her role as Carol Jordan. Brought up to believe in hard case police work, her world was turned upside down by Tony's presence. In the end, she asks for a transfer. Enter DI Alex Fielding, Simone Lahbib. Ms. Lahbib is an unknown entity to me, but as I finished watching series 4, I felt a bit queasy. When one actor leaves a show and is replaced. It is important to give the newcomer a distinctive identity. Fielding is a single mother with a son and a cat, yet in the second episode of s4, "Torment", the writers were able to slide her easily into the role that would have been Norris'. The "Jordan" character was specific to the McDiarmid book "Torment of Others", of which the episode was derived. The Jordan/Fielding character played a large part. The writing is exceptional, especially for the episode, "Torment". The acting is exceptional. This statement is meant to include: Mark Letheren(DI Kevin Jeffries); Emma Handy (DC Paula McIntyre) and Peter Sullivan (ACC Paul Eden).

When there is an ensemble cast and crew that work their hardest to put out the best product possible, it makes viewing a very satisfying activity. Note: this show is designated TV-MA, because of some intense or violent scenes. I would not recommend this show for anyone under the age of 16. Was the above review useful to you? 21 out of 28 people found the following review useful: Ghost of Mr Thaw from Ashland, Oregon 9 December 2002 Green's vulnerability, intensity and flexibilty in his craft is a complete pleasure. He displays tremendous potential; one can hope that he will continue to create performances that are filled with the humanity, compassion and insight that "Tony Hill" shows us. Brilliant! Was the above review useful to you? 16 out of 20 people found the following review useful: 10 Stars!!! from United States 21 August 2005 Brilliant series. The third episode not quite as strong a story as the first two, perhaps has something to do with the fact that it was not based directly on the books of V. McD. Robson Green is a great talent, in spite of what his fellow Newcastleian had to say above.

I've enjoyed his first rate performances in two other series I've seen, and can't wait to see how his character's flirtation with D.I. Jobson develops in future episodes. Comparisons with "Cracker" seem off the mark to me. Although its one of my favorites, the only things in common with "Wire..." are forensic psychologists profiling murderous sickos, and helping the police catch 'em. Note to the producers: Have Robbie Coltraine guest as "Cracker" character in a future episode assisting Hill and Jobson! Imagine all the fun they could have conflicting professionally, not to mention romantically, vying for Jobson's attention and favors! Brilliant! Was the above review useful to you? 12 out of 16 people found the following review useful: Vivid, believable shows with a charismatic psychologist solving intriguing crimes from United States 16 February 2012 Wire in the Blood, is first of all a showcase for the excellent acting skills of the charismatic Robson Green. For a mystery/suspense,thriller this show easily surpasses virtually all shows in the genre. The shows all involve murder and this is the focus of the plots.

The plots, moreover, are taut and well-written. The setting and actors are British. For non-British viewers the British actors provide something faintly exotic and alluring, which works fine to subtly draw the viewer into the action of this suspense show. It is our not insignificant loss that more shows weren't filmed The acting overall is fine; Green's outstanding acting seemingly makes all of his fellow actors elevate their performances. The stories are quite compelling, but the real interest is in the way Green solves the murders, using his training as a psychologist who teaches at a university and in at least one episode is seen acting as a therapist. His credentials are present just to make him initially credible. He has the intelligence, training, and experience to solve complex crimes. For a t.v. show, there an unusually high level of tension and suspense, often only seen in movies. All in all, this show rewards close viewing, while the violent/gruesome scenes are few, they are minimally sanitized, and are contextually justified. In fact the reality of violence and destructive sexuality reflect quite accurately what homicide detectives see in the real world on a regular basis.

This is a show about evil--so don't expect extenuating circumstances, except for brief views in some of the shows of the past of the criminals, usually childhood, that help explain why they commit their heinous crimes. Was the above review useful to you? 15 out of 22 people found the following review useful: Entertaining from Stockholm, Sweden 10 September 2005 I have been seeing quite a lot of this show on TV lately and i find it surprisingly entertaining. Surprisingly because i'm usually no fan at all of the serial-killer genre nor the kind of grisly imagery that this show always provides. But the gratuitous images and the worn-out theme aside this show has a lot to offer. My favorite aspect is without a doubt Robson Green as the forensic psychologist Tony Hill. His weary and distraught appearance is enough for this to be worth watching. Also his interaction with Hermione Norris as the steely CID Carol Jordan is entertaining as well as many times touching. The scriptwriting doesn't really live up to the characters in my opinion, but it's decent enough. Considering that i have read several of Val McDermids novels and liked none of them the writing in this series far exceeded my expectations.

McDermids writing is simplistic and unimaginative in my opinion and the only real aspects from the novels that has been transferred to this show is the gratuitous nature of the crimes. All in all i would say that this is a very entertaining show, at least for those who can stomach the gritty themes. I feel it far supersedes other shows in the same vein like for instance the quite dull "Messiah". Recommended. Was the above review useful to you? 8 out of 9 people found the following review useful: One of the best Crime drama/ Mystery Thriller TV shows ever made Author: Robin Thompson Duehring 1 June 2013 I first discovered "Wire in the Blood" by happy accident, I was watching Agatha Christie's Miss Marple on Amazon prime and "Wire in the Blood" popped up in my recommended list. I became hooked from the first episode "Mermaids Singing" which is done in 2 parts, with each episode my enthusiasm for the show also grew. Wire in the blood is now one of my favorite crime/Mystery/Drama shows for T.V. I'm a big fan of good,clever mystery.

There are many crime/mystery books and shows out there but few are done this well with excellent character development, believable plots and story lines that are on one hand complex, terrifying, fully engrossing and on the other hand funny, thoughtful and informative. The show and books are dark and twisted. If your a fan of the genre and have not yet discovered Dr.Tony Hill I recommend that you do. Wire in the blood was created and produced by Coastal Productions for the ITV network, it ran from 2002 to 2008 comprising of six seasons. Wire in the Blood was ITV's top rated show, was syndicated to 30 countries and won multiple awards. So when ITV did not pick up Wire in the blood for another season there was widespread disbelief and major disappointment for the millions of devoted fans. Coastal Productions was created by Robson Green and Sandra Jobling in 1997. Their main objective was to create and produce quality shows in east Britain, creating jobs and giving voice to that area of the country. It blows every CSI, cop procedural made in the US totally out of the water. Wire in the Blood is based on the books of noted and award winning Scottish crime writer Val McDermid.

Dr.Tony Hill played by Robson Green is our main character, he is a clinical psychologist who works as a profiler for the Bradfield police; he specialises in repeat violent offenders, and has come into contact with a number of serial killers throughout his career. D.C.I. Carol Jordan played by Hermione Norris is a hard working officer and head of the Major Incident Team (MIT) of Bradfield Metropolitan Police's CID. Season 4 introduces us to a new lead character - DI Alex Fielding she is a senior detective at Bradfield CID and is a dedicated professional, always willing to put in the hours to get the case solved. Her warmth and down-to-earth style have gained her the respect of her police colleagues and Dr Tony Hill. There are many very well developed characters in this series i recommend you visit Wikipedia to get the full description of the show and it's wonderful characters I also recommend that once you finish watching the series you read Val Mcdermid's books on Tony Hill & Carol Jordan. After the last episode of season 6 I felt left just hanging there - I wanted more more more and to know what happened next?!!

As tribute to the shows success and devoted fans there is even a fan site where fans of both the TV show and books have written some pretty good Fan Fiction from chapters to full short stories. Was the above review useful to you? Page 1 of 3:

Question: In which BBC crime drama which ran for six series, did clinical psychologist 'Dr. Tony Hill' work first with 'DI Carol Jordan' and then with 'DI Alex Fielding'?
Answer: 'WIRE IN THE BLOOD'